An application has been made to us in behalf of Mr Andrew Fallen, one of the prisoners lately made by you, and his case represented with such circumstances as have induced us to request you to let Mr Fallen go where he will, after taking his parole in writing, that he will not communicate any intelligence, which may be prejudicial to the United States, that he will not take arms against them during the war, and that he will surrender himself prisoner of war, whenever called upon by Congress, or their Ministers at Paris. We are, Sir, &c. B. FRANKLIN, ARTHUR LEE, JOHN ADAMS. * * * * * THE COMMISSIONERS TO LIEUT. SIMPSON, OF THE RANGER. Passy, June 3d, 1778. Sir, We have received several letters from you, and several certificates from officers and others, respecting your behavior in general, as well as particularly relative to the charge of disobedience of orders, for which you have been confined. It would be improper for us to give any opinion concerning this charge, which is to be determined only by a court martial. But we have requested Captain Jones to set you at liberty upon your parole to go to Nantes, there to take your passage to America by the first favorable opportunity, in order to take your trial by a court martial.[40] We are, Sir, your humble servants, B. FRANKLIN, ARTHUR LEE, JOHN ADAMS. FOOTNOTE: [40] See a letter from Paul Jones on this subject in the Commissioners' Correspondence, Vol. I. p. 399. * * * * * TO THE COMMITTEE OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS. Passy, February 1st, 1779. Gentlemen,